They eventually left, but because new members stopped joining, the club eventually became semi-private to make ends meet. This club appears to have plenty of money available and maybe this club isn't like that, but when you have to be "invited" to apply for membership,...
Over many years, I know what I like, but it wouldn't necessarily apply to anyone else. The ONLY way to choose wedges is to demo as many as you can paying attention to the specs, not what the back of the head looks like... hit full shots off grass, sand, dirt... chips, ...